Treaty 8 study questions Site C JRP conclusions
Treaty 8 commissionled Helios Centre analysis disputes the Joint Review Panel finding that Site C is the least expensive option. Raphals asserts Site C is costlier long term, even with demand side management, proposing alternative renewables could meet needs cheaper. He questions timing and extent of future energy and capacity requirements and notes headroom in BC Hydro's plan could cover some needs without Site C.